Ex Parte McIntosh

We granted the petition for writ of certiorari in this case for consideration of a single issue: Whether Defendant's prior conviction for felony possession of marijuana is a conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude, and thus admissible into evidence for impeachment purposes. For reasons hereinafter stated, we hold that felony possession is not a crime involving moral turpitude. Accordingly, we reverse and remand.

FACTS

Defendant Ricky Glenn McIntosh was tried for rape in the first degree, convicted by a jury, and sentenced to life imprisonment. The Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed.1…